Ethernet/IP

Ethernet/IP is a communication protocol for industrial automation technology based on Ethernet. Ethernet/IP uses the CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) known from DeviceNet. Changing over to the new technology is therefore very convenient for DeviceNet users.

Ethernet/IP has the following characteristics:

Real-time communication is based on CIP via UDP/IP, including standard Ethernet

Suitable for real-time requirements with cycle times >10 – 40ms

Use of standard network components (switches etc.) and IT practices

Communication/routing without special gateway across network segments

Redundancy concepts for transmission paths and control system access available

AUMA actuators with AC .2 actuator controls support Ethernet/IP, allowing easy and flexible integration into virtually any type of network.

Classification of diagnostic actuator signals according to NAMUR NE 107

Device integration via EDS file

Commissioning & communication

AUMA actuators with Ethernet/IP interface integrate smoothly into network infrastructures and can be identified and addressed by means of their IP address – similar to the PCs within a local network.

Just few steps are required to integrate an AUMA actuator into an Ethernet/IP environment. First, the IP address is assigned and a standardised device description (EDS file) integrated into the DCS. The communication objects/instances for process representation input and output data are configured using the system tools of the DCS.

For higher real-time requirements, the network utilisation has to be scheduled and managed switches with IGMP functionality have to be used.